Ophthalmic Technician

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• •Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• •Obtains patient history and transcribes results into our EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam. Transcribes results in a accurate and detailed completion.
• •Records physician(s) fee tickets in EHR (electronic health record) as physician(s) orally dictate during patient exam.
• •Maintains patient confidentiality.
• •Escorts patients to appropriate area (i.e., reception area, dilating room, cataract testing, etc.).
• •Assists physician(s) by obtaining supplies as needed during patient care.
• •Assistance to Technician as needed.
• •Performs visual acuity tests on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• •Controls patient flow.
• •Performs autorefraction and lensometry tests as needed on patients in accordance with established guidelines.
• •Performs tonometry on patients in accordance to established guidelines.
• •Determines if patient needs further testing by technician. Notification by technician of name of patient that requires further testing.
• •Performs visual field testing, glare testing, color vision testing, Schirmer's tear testing on patients as required. Requirement is determined by established guidelines.
• •Reviews patient charts and posts tests and examination results into EHR (electronic health record) as well enter information of prior visits in EHR record.
• •Clean and sterilize equipment and maintain autoclave in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
• •Demonstrates the ability to work with geriatric patients and patients of all ages.
• •Stocking of supplies on an ongoing basis to keep current stock requirements.
• •Cleaning of patient exam rooms in relation to testing and equipment.
• •Demonstrates compliance with all provisions of safety rules and other policies and procedures.
• •Check expiration of medications and supplies and follow-up as appropriate and in accordance with established guidelines and policies.

Requirements

Regular travel to satellite locations may be required